The Saluting Post - September 2023

  • Filling the skills gap: Electrical Engineer

    Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by Faye CoppNo comments

    Electrical Engineers and Electrical Engineering Managers possess a wide range of technical skills. Some engineers will enter the military with only their GCSEs and commence an NVQ accredited apprenticeship to work their way up through the ranks, whereas others may hold an accredited technical degree and enter service directly at a managerial level. GENERAL MILITARY SKILLS Analytical and planning ...

  • How to WOW at a job interview

    Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 by Jo ReynoldsNo comments

    Congratulations on securing a job interview! You've done your homework, researched the company, industry, and interviewers, and now you're all set to ace the interview. The next step is to demonstrate why you're the ideal candidate for the job. Here are our simple steps to help you deliver that WOW factor! Present, Future, and Past Present: Consider who you are now in terms of the job's ...

  • 5 Steps to Nailing Your Job Interview

    Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Jo ReynoldsNo comments

    In the world of job interviews, the objective is clear: employers aim to ascertain that you possess the qualities of "Can Do," "Will Do," and "Will Fit." It's one thing to excel at a job, but an entirely different skill set is required to articulate your worth under the pressure of convincing others to select you. Confidence stands as the linchpin, and to persuade an interviewer of your ...

  • Our Seven Top Tips For PreInterview Research

    Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Jo ReynoldsNo comments

    If you've reached the interview stage, you should be brimming with confidence in your knowledge, skills, and experience that you can bring to the table for commercial businesses. Whether this is your inaugural interview since leaving the military or the tenth, your aim remains the same: nailing it. The pivotal first step, as you'll soon discover, is preparation. Thoroughly preparing and honing ...